04.09.23 - Small Group Discussion

The Neverending Story

Signs point the way. 

  • What’s your favorite work of fiction? Why do you like it so much?

  • What book/move/show have you finished, but wished would continue on?

Read: John 20: 1-10

  • What details about the empty tomb scene stand out to you?

Read: John 20:11-18

  • Put yourself in Mary’s shoes. How would this moment have felt?

  • Put yourself in Jesus’ shoes. What do you think he felt?

Read: John 20:19-29

  • What do you make of Thomas’ reaction to the news about Jesus?

  • How does verse 29 give you hope?

Read: John 20:30-31

  • John wrote his book with purpose:

  • How many times do you see the word “believe” in this chapter?

  • How does his writing help you “continue to believe?”

  • Who do you know that needs to read to read this book? What are you going to do about that?

Pray: Pray that you will continue to live out the joy of the Easter story, and that God will use you to help others believe.